Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Australia Retains Ashes with 3-0 Lead
Australia won the Ashes cricket series against England by winning the third Test match.
They won the series 3-0, which means they won all the matches they played.
England's coach, Brendon McCullum, said they didn't prepare well enough and there are things they could have done better.
Australia's Travis Head scored a lot of runs and was praised by his teammate Mitchell Starc.
England's players were sad to lose but promised to do better in the remaining matches.
Australia has a strong team and has been winning a lot of matches at home.
England's captain Ben Stokes felt incredibly disappointed but vowed to make a turnaround in the remaining Tests.
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne took a dig at Stuart Broad, insisting they will try to make it 5-0 this time.
Australia secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Ashes series with an 82-run victory in the third Test.
England's coach Brendon McCullum admitted to inadequate preparation and acknowledged room for improvement.
Travis Head was hailed as the 'King of Adelaide' for his outstanding performance, scoring 170 runs in the second innings.
Mitchell Starc praised the team's depth and ability to perform under pressure, despite injuries to key players.
England's skipper Ben Stokes expressed disappointment but vowed to make a turnaround in the remaining Tests.
- Who
- Australia and England cricket teams
- What
- Australia won the Ashes series 3-0
- When
- During the 2025-26 Ashes series
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- Australia's strong performances, particularly by Travis Head and Alex Carey, secured the victory
England's Perspective
Australia's Perspective
Team Performance
England's Perspective
England feels they lacked consistency and execution, admitting they need improvement in their approach.
Australia's Perspective
Australia praises their depth and ability to perform under pressure, highlighting their consistent execution.
Preparation and Strategy
England's Perspective
England's coach Brendon McCullum admits to inadequate preparation and acknowledges room for improvement.
Australia's Perspective
Australia believes their precise and relentless approach outdid England's strategy.
- Series Result
- Australia won 3-0
- Third Test Result
- Australia won by 82 runs
- Travis Head's Performance
- 170 runs in the second innings
- Alex Carey's Performance
- 106 runs in the first innings and 72 runs in the second innings
- England's Last Win in Australia
- 2010/11 Ashes tour
- Mitchell Starc's Milestone
- 750 international wickets
- Jofra Archer's Performance
- 5 wickets for 53 runs in the first innings
- Ben Stokes' Performance
- 83 runs in the first innings
Sources
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